Highest Income in Burkina Faso

Top 83 cities ranked by highest income

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All Countries · Burkina Faso

Highest Income — Burkina Faso

1 Bama 01 $873

2 Gaoua 13 $873

3 Garango 04 $873

4 Gourcy 10 $873

5 Yako 10 $873

6 Zorgo 11 $873

7 Réo 06 $873

8 Orodara 09 $873

9 Ziniaré 11 $873

10 Niangoloko 02 $873

11 Nouna 01 $873

12 Aribinda 12 $873

13 Bittou 04 $873

14 Kombissiri 07 $873

15 Manga 07 $873

16 Pô 07 $873

17 Bourzanga 05 $873

18 Barogo 11 $873

19 Gao 06 $873

20 Tougan 01 $873

21 Sapouy 06 $873

22 Nioko I 03 $873

23 Ouagadougou 03 $873

24 Bobo-Dioulasso 09 $873

25 Koudougou 06 $873

26 Saaba 03 $873

27 Ouahigouya 10 $873

28 Kaya 05 $873

29 Banfora 02 $873

30 Pouytenga 04 $873

31 Houndé 09 $873

32 Fada N'gourma 08 $873

33 Yalgo 05 $873

34 Dédougou 01 $873

35 Tenkodogo 04 $873

36 Djibo 12 $873

37 Kongoussi 05 $873

38 Léo 06 $873

39 Koupéla 04 $873

40 Titao 10 $873

41 Saonré 03 $873

42 Dori 12 $873

43 Sabou 06 $873

44 Kindi 06 $873

45 Namponkoré 08 $873

46 Tô 06 $873

47 Toma 01 $873

48 Diapaga 08 $873

49 Karankasso 09 $873

50 Gomboussougou 07 $873

51 Gayéri 08 $873

52 Pa 01 $873

53 Mani 08 $873

54 Tita 06 $873

55 Kompienga 08 $873

56 Pama 08 $873

57 Ouargaye 04 $873

58 Sebba 12 $873

59 Nanoro 06 $873

60 Gorom-Gorom 12 $873

61 Mangodara 02 $873

62 Pitmoaga 06 $873

63 Sindou 02 $873

64 Zabré 04 $873

65 Kokologo 06 $873

66 Dano 13 $873

67 Mogtédo 11 $873

68 Diébougou 13 $873

69 Boussé 11 $873

70 Solenzo 01 $873

71 Boulsa 05 $873

72 Pissila 05 $873

73 Béguédo 04 $873

74 Goulouré 06 $873

75 Bogandé 08 $873

76 Fara Department 01 $873

77 Boromo 01 $873

78 Cinkansé 04 $873

79 Zinguédéssé 03 $873

80 Korsimoro 05 $873

81 Batié 13 $873

82 Kouka 05 $873

83 Natiaboani 08 $873

The highest-income cities in Burkina Faso represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Bama leads with a median household income of $873. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Bama earn $873 — that's -99% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. 10 is well-represented with 2 cities in the top income rankings.

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